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What are your views on the Appleby Horse Fair? Am I the only one who thinks its cruel? x

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Answer #1

Whenever so many people and animals are gathered, there’s bound to be some stupidity going on. I don’t think the whole fare is about kicking a horse into the water.

Answer #2

No your not this is terrible to do! They didn’t do anything thats why people starts clubs to raise money for charities that save these animals. I have a club at school. Some people have local or national clubs for this. Almost everyone thinks this is cruel.

Answer #3

Animals are not to be used for our entertainment. This horse ‘fair’ is not fair at all. And it is just one of many traditions that should be abolished including horse racing.

These are a few examples of what happens at this ‘fair’.

  • Terrified horses being repeatedly whipped, kicked, yelled-at, pushed and manhandled towards the river
  • Scared horses jumping out of the water and onto the river banks
  • Horses being ridden into the river and repeatedly kicked and shouted-at to move into deeper water
  • Horses thrashing about in the water and nearly drowning whilst having their reins held tightly
  • Horses being ridden into the deep water, and then the riders standing on their backs whilst the horses attempt to swim
  • Children kicking, whipping and shoving a miniature pony into the river
Answer #4

is it just people riding horses?

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